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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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I've ruined three alternators wheeling lately in deep mud/water. The store is replacing this one because warranty but it seems there got to be a better way to prevent this. Can u seal an alternator with spray silicone or buy a waterproof one or what? I'm tired of changing them everytime I get in some deep slop
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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stay outta deep water seem better no? ...lol...
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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dont really think you can seal them they need air to stay cool
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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^^ out of the question
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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You can make a splash guard under the engine bay to help deflect water and debris, or if you are skilled enough you can relocate the alternator higher on the engine
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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^^ out of the question
more lift then ive heard you can move them to where th ac sits but you loose ac
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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I didn't really think u could seal them either but I'm open for suggestions ....other than stay out of the water lol
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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Has anybody relocated and kept AC?? Going to look into making a splash guard...
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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Has anybody relocated and kept AC?? Going to look into making a splash guard...
splash guards are just that not for submersion http://www.jeepskool.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2228
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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Yea....I started to wonder and was afraid a splash guard might make it worse in some situations
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Yea....I started to wonder and was afraid a splash guard might make it worse in some situations...really like the idea of relocating but I want AC. We have several 100°+ days in Oklahoma
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If u keep going in the deep stuff, u gotta learn how to rebuild/clean them.
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Originally Posted by brewerxj
I've ruined three alternators wheeling lately in deep mud/water. The store is replacing this one because warranty but it seems there got to be a better way to prevent this. Can u seal an alternator with spray silicone or buy a waterproof one or what? I'm tired of changing them everytime I get in some deep slop
Snorkel? sorry, i couldn't help myself
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